Musicology of Religion - Theories, Methods, and Directions

Spearheads a new field for the combined study of religion and music, drawing upon theories and methods of the social sciences, ethnomusicology, philosophy, theology, liturgical studies, and cognitive studies.

About the author

Guy L. Beck is Lecturer in Religious Studies at Tulane University. His previous books include Sonic Liturgy: Ritual and Music in Hindu Traditions and Sacred Sound: Experiencing Music in World Religions.

Product details

• Authors: Guy L. Beck
• Publisher: State University of New York Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 02.11.2023
• EAN: 9781438493107
• ISBN: 978-1-4384-9310-7
• No. of pages: 368
• Series: Suny Series in Religious Studi; SUNY series in Religious Studies
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Miscellaneous; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology of Religion, comparative religion, RELIGION / Comparative Religion, MUSIC / Religious / General, MUSIC / Ethnomusicology, Theory of music & musicology, Religious groups: social & cultural aspects, Theory of music and musicology, Social groups: religious groups and communities, Sacred and religious music, Sacred & Religious Music